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Conditions of Employment (cont.): Experience as a rated military aviator (pilot) is critical to the successful completion of assigned duties. Previous experience as an instructor in a military aircraft is highly desirable. Previous experience in military fighter type aircraft or military experience as an undergraduate pilot training instructor is highly desirable. Minimum Flight Hour Requirements The following flight hour requirements apply to all applicants: Total Flight Time -- Flight time as pilot-in-command or copilot in aircraft of any weight or category is creditable for this requirement. For in-service placements actions, up to one-fourth of the total flight hours may by waived for candidates who have demonstrated possession of the knowledge and skills needed to perform the work, provided: They hold the certificates and ratings required; They have acquired the pilot-in-command hours and flight hours in other categories essential to performance of the work; They meet the requirements in terms of level and quality of experience; and Their flying history indicates they are qualified for the position. 1. Pilot-In-Command -- Only flight hours acquired as pilot-in-command are creditable. 2. Night Flying -- For in-service placement actions at the GS-11 level and above, 25 hours may be waived if the candidate demonstrates the ability to perform the work. Requirements: Total Flight Time 1500 Pilot-In-Command 250 Night Flying 75 For Instructor Time, 500 Instructor hours are required Instrument Time 75 NOTE: You must submit proof of Flight Hours. Note: General Military Flight Experience and Training: Flight experience and training (not to include solely simulator training gained in the armed services of the United States or elsewhere). Applicants who have flight experience and training, may have up to 50% of the total flight hour requirement waived.-Complex Aircraft Flight Instructor Experience: Applicants who have experience as an instructor in the operation of complex aircraft, may have up to 20% of the Instructor flight hour requirement waived.-Multi-engine Aircraft Time: Applicants who have experience flying multi-engine aircraft, may have up to 20% of the Multi-engine flight hour requirement waived.-Night Vision Device Operations: Applicants who have flown under night vision device operations, may have 20% of their total flight hours waived. Medical Requirement: At the time of initial appointment, candidates for all pilot positions must possess a current first or second-class medical certificate in accordance with FAA regulations; both meet the intent of the requirement. If an agency decides, for example, not to accept the second-class medical certificate, the rationale for the decision should be based upon the requirements of the position and should be thoroughly described in agency operating material. Staff specialists and Simulator Instructor not involved in the operation of aircraft need only have a medical examination indicating that they are able to perform the duties of the position to be filled. For flight test pilots, airspace system inspection pilots, and Customs pilots, all candidates must possess a current first-class medical certificate at the time of appointment.
Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a current and qualified, instrument rated, multi or single engine military flight simulator and academic instructor for students enrolled in the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) program and for rated upgrade pilots enrolled in the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) Pilot Instructor (PIT) program. Duties: Applying aviator experience, serves as a simulator instructor for students in ENJJPT Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) and for rated pilots in ENJJPT Pilot Instructor Training (PIT). Applying aviator experience, serves as an academic instructor for students in ENJJPT Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) and for rated pilots in ENJJPT Pilot Instructor Training (PIT). Monitors and evaluates student and rated upgrade pilot progress and performance. Performs other duties related to accomplishment of the unit operational and training mission.